Midea 360186 Top Load Washing Machine User Manual

Midea 360186 Top Load Washing Machine User Manual

MODEL: 360186

Warning notice:
Before using this product, please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and that old hose-sets should not be reused.
• The openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
  − staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
  − farm houses;
  − by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
  − bed and breakfast type environments;
  − areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes

Explanation of the symbols:

**Warning!**
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially dangerous situation which may result in death or serious injuries unless it’s avoided.

**Caution!**
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially dangerous situation which may result in slight or minor injuries or damage to property and the environment.

Note!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially dangerous situation which may result in slight or minor injuries.

**Warning!**

The electric shock!

• This appliance is for indoor use only.
• Do not put washing machine at humid place.
• Hands shall not be inserted into running spin-dry tub .
• If the spin-dry tub does not stop within 15 seconds after opening the cover , please stop using the machine and have it repaired.
• Before any maintenance the device, unplug the appliance from the mains.
• Always unplug the machine and turn off the water supply after use. The max. inlet water pressure, in pascals. The min. inlet water pressure, in pascals.
• To ensure your safety, power plug must be inserted into an earthed three-pole socket. Check carefully and make sure that your socket is properly and reliably earthed.
• Make sure that the water and electrical devices must be connected by a qualified technician in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and local safety regulations.

Risk to children!

• EN countries: the appliance can be used by children aged
  from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
  sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
  knowledge if they have been given supervision or
  instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
  and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not
  play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
  shall not be made by children without supervision.

• Animals and children may climb into the machine. Check
  the machine before every operation.

• Young children should be supervised that they do not play
  with the appliance.

• Machine may be very hot during the operation. Keep kids and pets far away from the machine during the operation very wet rooms as well as in the rooms with explosive or
  caustic gas.

• Plug must be accessible after installation.

• Remove all packages before using the appliance. Otherwise, serious damage may result.

• The washing machine with single inlet valve only can be connected to the cold water supply. The product inlet valves should be correctly connected to the hot water and cold water supply.

• Plug must be accessible after installation.

Risk of explosion!

• Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or dabbed with combustible or explosive substances( such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) This may result in fire or explosion.
• Before hand thoroughly rinse items of washing by hand.

**Caution**
Installing the product!

• This washing machine is for indoor use only.
• It isn’t intended to be built-in using.
• The openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.
• Washing machine shall not be installed in bath room or very wet rooms as well as in the rooms with explosive or caustic gases.
• Remove all packages and transport bolts before using the appliance. Otherwise, serious damage may result.
• The washing machine with single inlet valve only can be connected to the cold water supply. The product with double inlet valves should be correctly connected to the hot water and cold water supply.
• Plug must be accessible after installation.

Risk of damaging appliance!

• Your product is only for home use and is only designed for the textiles suitable for machine washing.

• Do not climb up and sit on top cover of the machine.

• Do not lean against machine door.

• Cautions during Handling Machine:
  1.Transport bolts shall be reinstalled to the machine by a specialized person.
  2.The accumulated water shall be drained out of the machine.
  3.Handle the machine carefully. Never hold each protruded part on the machine while lifting. Machine door can not be used as the handle during the conveyance.
  4.This appliance is heavy. Transport with care.

• Please do not close the door with excessive forces.

• It is forbidden to wash carpets.

Operating the appliance!

• Before washing the clothes at first time, the product shall be operated in one round of the whole procedures without the clothes inside.
• Flammable and explosive or toxic solvents are forbidden. Gasoline and alcohol etc.Shall not be used as detergents. Please only select the detergents suitable for machine washing, especially for drum.
• Make sure that all pockets are emptied. Sharp and rigid items such as coin, brooch, nail, screw or stone etc. may cause serious damages to this machine.
• Please check whether the water inside the drum has been drained before opening its door.Please do not open the door if there is any water visible.
• Be careful of burning when the product drains hot washing water.
• Never refill the water by hand during washing.
• After the program is completed, Please wait for two minutes to open the door.

Packaging/Old appliance

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU.To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.To return your used device,please use the collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They return and can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

INSTALLATION

Product Description

Note!

• The product line chart is for reference only, please refer to real product as
standard.

Accessories

Note!

Note: if the drain hose is already installed on the machine, then there is no spring clamper and drain hose in the accessories.

Installation area

Unpacking the washing machine

The installation of drain hose

Warning!

• Do not kink or protract the drain hose.
• Position drain hose properly ,otherwise damage might result of water leakage.
• If drain hose is too long, do not force it into washing machine as it will cause abnormal noises.

There is only one way to place the end of drain hose:
1.Upper drain system only (Does not support floor drain)

Levelling the washing machine

Warning!

• The lock nuts on all four feet must be screwed tightly against the housing.

1. Check if the legs are closely attached to the cabinet. If not, please turn them to their original positions tighten the nuts.
2. Check alignment of the product with a spirit level and if required, correct.
3. Loosen the lock nut and turn the feet until it closely contacts with the floor.
4. After being locked properly, press four corners again to make sure that they has been adjusted properly.

Selection of Tap

Connection of inlet hose, tap and washing machine

OPERATIONS

Preparation Before Washing

Caution!

• Before washing, please make sure it’s installed properly.
• Before washing it at first time, the washing machine shall be operated in one round of the whole procedures without clothes in as follows.

Washing

After Washing

Buzzer will beep after washing finished and the power supply will be cut off automatically
Then unload the laundry.

Washing matters needing attention

• The working condition of the washer should be(0-40)℃.If used under 0℃,the inlet valve and draining system may be damaged. If the machine is placed under condition of 0℃or less, then it should be transferred to normal ambient temperature to ensure the water supply hose and drain hose are not frozen before use.
• Please check the labels and the explanation of using detergent before wash. Use non-foaming or less-foaming detergent suitable for machine washing properly.

Warning!

• When washing a single clothes, it may easily cause great eccentricity and give alarm due to great unbalance. Therefore it is suggested to add one or two more clothes to be washed together so that draining can be done smoothly.
• Don’t washing the clothes touching with kerosene, gasoline, alcohol and other flammable materials.

The uasage of detergent and Washing powder

• As for the agglomerated or ropy detergent or additive, before they are poured into the detergent box, it is suggested to use some water for dilution to prevent the inlet of detergent box from being blocked and overflowing while filling water.
• Please choose suitable type of detergent for the various washing temperature to get the best washing performance with less water and energy consumption.

Control Panel

Note!

• The chart is for reference only, Please refer to real product as standard.

When LED flashing it means the time that delay to start the machine. When LED lighting it means the program time that remaining.

Option

Washing Programmes Table

MAINTENANCES

Cleaning And Care

****Warning!

• Before your maintenance starts, please unplug the machine and close the tap.

Cleaning the cabinet

Proper maintenance on the washing machine can extend its working life. The surface can be cleaned with diluted non-abrasive neutral detergents when necessary. If there is any water overflow, use the wet cloth to wipe it off immediately. No sharp items are allowed.

Note!

• Formic acid and its diluted solvents or equivalent are forbidden, such as alcohol, solvents or chemical products,etc.

Cleaning the inlet filter

Note!

• Inlet filter must be cleaned if there is less water.

Cleaning drain pump filter

Only for washers having these function.

****Warning!

• Be careful of the hot water!
• Allow detergent solution to cool down.
• Unplug the machine to avoid electrical shock before washing.
• Drain pump filter can filter the yarns and small foreign matters from the washing.
• Clean the filter periodically to ensure the normal operation of washing machine.

****Caution!

• Make sure that valve cap and emergency drain hose are reinstalled properly, cap plates should be inserted aligning to hole plates otherwise water may leak;
• Some machines don’t have emergency drain hose, so step 2 and step 3 can be skipped. Rotate lower cover cap directly to make water run into basin.
• When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When replacing the cover, ensure it is securely re-tightened.

Trouble Shooting
The start of the appliance does not work or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem, If not, contact the service centre.

Technical Information
Technical Specifications

Energy efficiency test program:

During “Normal” Washing program,water level is 7 level,wash Temp. is warm.

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